Stick Figure’s new album “The Reprise Sessions” is now available for download on Apple iTunes.  Amazingly, the album has debuted at #2 on the Reggae iTunes charts.  Thanks for helping make this independent release a success. Go check out the album if you haven’t already.

The Reprise Sessions on iTunes

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Possessing a unique style of music that combines a creative blend of upbeat roots reggae with the reverberating echoes of dub comes Stick Figure.
Their latest effort ‘Smoke Stack’- although it’s with hesitancy that the word ‘their’ is used because the album was written, recorded, and produced by Scott Woodruff, a young man from Duxbury, MA. All of Stick Figure’s songs are made by recording each instrument separately, layering several tracks on top of one another in unison. In essence, it’s safe to say that Scott Wodruff is Stick Figure and Stick Figure is Scott Wodruff.
One thing that is immediately evident on ‘Smoke Stack’ is the quality of the music. The precise attention to detail is impressive. Without question, Stick Figure has a definite feel for roots reggae. To think that each instrument on each track was played by one individual makes the music all the more impressive. (Yes, you read that correctly!) In fact, it’s mind boggling. Dedication…..check. Patience…..check. Passion…..check. Talent….check, no better make that check PLUS.
Stand out tracks include Livin’ It, a rootsy, laid-back tale of doing what makes us happy. In this case it’s creating sweet reggae music. The progression of the music is solid and catchy,  reminiscent of  ‘In The Middle’ by rockers Jimmy Eat World.  Fallen Down is another stand out. The vibe is up-tempo and the riddim is broken down in several places giving it an edgy, ’live’ feel. This is definitely one of the best tracks vocally as well. Longtime is another nice tune set to a classic, lazy, one drop riddim.
Folsom Prison Dub is truly one of the highlights of the album. Johnny Cash was a huge fan of roots reggae and thus would’ve no doubt been pleased to hear one of his most popular tunes interpreted so beautifully. Simple, yet very satisfying, just as the Man in Black would’ve liked it.
‘Smoke Stack’ is an album that, musically speaking, will hold it’s own with some of the finest roots reggae out there. The fact that it was created exclusively with live instruments, save for the welcome effects of the heavy dub influence, is impressive in and of itself. As stated, Stick Figure has a tremendous feel for reggae music. The riddims are multi-dimensional and completely original. Vocally, there is definitely room to grow. What is profoundly obvious is Stick Figure’s passion for roots reggae music. If they’re able to channel that into a more impassioned vocal delivery and enhance their singing with greater emotion than the sky will truly be the limit for Stick Figure. Recommended, especially if you’re looking for something fresh and original.

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Stick Figure just released a brand new version of “So Good”, a popular track off of the 2008 album “Burning Ocean” which received Top 10 Best Reggae Album on iTunes in 2008. Pick it up on iTunes for only $.99. To purchase the track please click on the album cover.

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Ten minutes of highlights from Stick Figure’s performance at the Ocean Beach Farmer’s Market on March 31, 2010. Thanks to our fan Shane for recording and putting together.

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New Stick Figure Rasta t-shirts are now available from the Stick Figure store with FREE SHIPPING. Please visit the Store to order yours. All orders will ship the same day.

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Check out thepier.org Most anticipated albums of 2010 which includes Stick Figure’s upcoming album:

“Stick Figure’s “full band” album is expected to drop around February or March. This latest effort is being recorded at Roughwood Studios (its homemade studio), with basic tracks recorded at Signature Sound Studios (band’s jam room).

What can we expect: Scott Woodruff aka Stick Figure says, “The new album we are coming out with is going to be better than even we expected. It’s half done and all the songs we have re-done are coming along very nicely. Most are much better than the originals in my opinion. Especially Dead End Street and Long Lost Way. Just trying to get the live band feel going.” The album will also include: We Get High, Wonderful World, among many others.

Scott enthuses, “We are trying to achieve a live and raw feel combined with a self produced studio sound. We are just trying to have fun with this record and see what happens when we record together.”

Why The Pier is excited: The couple of tracks The Pier already has the pleasure to listen to sound like a more raw and powerful Stick Figure sound. We can’t wait to hear more.”

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Check out the latest Smoke Stack album review in Your Music Magazine:

“Someone get an extinguisher because a new reggae album is on fire! “Smoke Stack,” by Stick Figure, took roots reggae to a whole new level. A local San Diego band consisting of four young artists, Stick Figure is the next up-and-coming reggae group that definitely has a bright future ahead of them. This CD conveys a whole new collection of 14 tunes that speak of honest confessions and positive messages. Mellow yet energetic, simple yet lyrically complex, these new tracks that Stick Figure developed leave us only wanting more. The delivery of the beats is precise, and the singer/songwriter Scott Woodruff’s voice is incomparable. His passion and energy just radiates throughout the uplifting reggae instrumentals. Each song incredibly unique, it is almost hard to put this album in a specific genre because of its strong originality. Written, recorded and self-produced by Scott Woodruff, “Smoke Stack” made it to the #1 reggae album on iTunes for November 2009, and I am not surprised. This is only the beginning of a long and exciting journey for Stick Figure, and I cannot wait to see these modest artists become stars! For more information visit stickfiguremusic.com, sponsored by Doja Clothing.”

Danielle Negrin (Doja Clothing)

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The lyrics for the whole Smoke Stack album have now been posted!

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Track List:

Vibes Alive Hawaii Song Smoke Stack Livin’ It Thick & Thin Eazy Dub Alright with Me Break of Day On 2Nite Fallen Down Longtime Folsom Prison Dub Fight the Feeling Hawaii Song (Acoustic)

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